About the Journal
Open Access
This is a peer-reviewed journal focused on community and public health issues across Africa. Topic scope includes:
Public health systems | Community disease prevention | Maternal, sexual & reproductive health | Nutrition | WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) | Disease management & health promotion| Mental Health
All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure academic rigour and scientific integrity. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to advancing equitable health outcomes and strengthening community-based health interventions across the region.
Publication Frequency
The journal uses a Continuous Publication model. Articles are published online upon successful editorial and double-blind peer review process, and final technical copyediting. While processing times vary, the time from submission to online publication averages 2 to 5 months.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All content is freely accessible without subscription or payment barriers.
Articles published in the journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This permits non-commercial use, sharing, and adaptation of the work, provided the original authors and source are properly cited.
Journal History
Founded in 2025, this journal was created to fill a critical gap in academic publishing for region-specific community health research. It aims to elevate African perspectives in global economic discourse and foster knowledge production that informs policy and practice.
Archiving and Digital Preservation
The Journal is committed to long-term preservation of its content. The journal participates in both the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) archival systems, ensuring permanent access and availability of all articles
Privacy Statement
Personal data such as author names, affiliations, and email addresses submitted to the journal website will be used exclusively for the stated editorial and publication purposes. The journal does not share personal data with third parties without consent.